Section awards are presented during the APSA annual meeting awards ceremony. To learn more about any award listed, contact the award committee chair for the award.
All section 53. International Relations Theory awards to-date »
Nuno P. Monteiro Best Dissertation Award
The Best Dissertation Award, named for Nuno P. Monteiro, is given for the best dissertation in International Relations Theory. All dissertations completed within the previous two calendar years are eligible for consideration. Nominations should be directed to all three members of the award committee. All members of the Section are eligible to make nominations. Deadline: March 31, 2025
Award Committee
Best Graduate Student Paper Award
Best paper presented by a graduate students at the previous year's APSA Annual Meeting. Nominations are welcome from any member (chair, discussant, paper presenters, attendees) of the panels at the APSA meeting. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations should be directed to all members of the award committee. Deadline: November 15, 2025
Award Committee